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RICHARD S. STOLKER, Esquire is a graduate of Dickinson College, where he majored in... more

RICHARD S. STOLKER, Esquire is a graduate of Dickinson College, where he majored in economics and history, and of Temple University School of Law, where he was elected to the Temple Law Quarterly and graduated with honors. He is in the private practice of law in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. In addition to the state courts, he is a member of the bar of the United States Supre...view profile

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If you are suspected of a crime or charged with a violation of law, you may require the services of a criminal defense attorney to present your defense or negotiate a penalty. As different rules and procedures exist for different offenses, you should seek a criminal defense attorney who has worked on your particular type of case to provide you with the best defense. An experienced criminal defense attorney knows what information the government will need to prove your guilt. The defense attorney will also know what information you need to prove your innocence, including whether there are any legal rules justifying your actions.